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BUILDINGS Announces 33 Winners for 2020 Product Innovations

BUILDINGS, in partnership with interiors+sources, is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 Product Innovations Awards, including awards for three Editors’ Choice and 10 Grand Prize designations. The annual competitive awards program for manufacturers of commercial interior building products, which went virtual for the first time in history as

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Casual, Impromptu Meeting Spaces Are a Convention Center Design Trend

The changing demographics of the business world and evolving customer preferences have resulted in a trend of casual and impromptu meeting spaces being included in new convention center projects and retrofitted into renovations and expansions. Photo: San Antonio; Credit: Tyler Wier Referred to as “ad hoc” areas in the meetings

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How Local Touches Create a Sense of Place in an Office

A sense of place is an important element for an office environment to have, as it can inspire employees and help a space stand out. When working through a renovation project, keep in mind what makes the office’s location unique—whether it’s the city, state or the building itself. That might

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How Biophilic Design Can Boost Productivity in Hospitality Meeting Spaces

Warm sun on the skin, big breaths of fresh air, multicolored flora and fauna eye candy – who doesn’t feel instantly rejuvenated after a few moments outside on a nice day? Turns out, there are some scientific reasons for that. Research shows that interacting with nature can support physical, social and psychological

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Solving Key Washroom Design Issues

A number of societal trends and issues are affecting the development and installation of commercial washroom products. Here’s a discussion of these issues, and ideas for addressing them in our public facilities: Issue: Combatting Coronavirus and flu outbreaks Research shows that people are have been growing more concerned about getting

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FM Friday: Editors Chat About the 2020 Colors of the Year

Flashing Alarm Secures Doors: STI’s flashing door alarm helps stop unauthorized exits and entries and prevents theft. Easy to install. Add warning in second language with provided labels. Learn more. Better Indoor Air Quality Starts with the Carrier OptiClean™ dual-mode air scrubber unit. To buy or rent this unit, visit spot-coolers.com/airscrubber, or call

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6 Open Office Design Tips that Increase Productivity

Furnishings and space layout play a vital role in the success or failure of open office design. But an intuitive layout and fun furniture alone won’t ensure a productive open office workspace. The best open office designs account for all factors that affect productivity, such as comfort, noise and ease in

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3 Multipurpose Furniture Trends for Open Office Design

In open office layouts, furniture should be chosen not only for its pleasing aesthetics, but also for proper functionality. Successful open office interior design gives employees furniture choices that jive with different tasks and functions. At the 2019 IFMA World Workplace conference and expo in Phoenix, we noticed a variety

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Open Office Furniture and Layout Concepts

More than any other single factors, furnishings and layout drive the success—or failure—of open plan office design. Creating an open plan office where people can be productive demands an honest look at your client’s company culture and the way they do business. Open office design means different things to different

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